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 I’m influenced by my Japanese heritage, and my connection with the people and cultures of the Southwestern US. I love mixing mediums, using digital and physical tools to create functional and decorative art and teaching tools. 

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Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've posted h Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've posted here but wanted to share what's been going on. I'm absolutely devastated to share the news of the passing of our beloved cat Mister. It was sudden and shocking and has been heart-breaking. It has been almost 2 months now but the feelings of grief and loss are still so severe and raw. I created a peice to try to memorialize him and I have to say it was the most emotionally challenging I've ever tried to make. The time spend sorting through photos, editing and processing the digital file, and finally the attempts at production were full of tears and heavy-hearted work. Grief is such an intense and consuming emotion. Despite having suffered loss before, each time we face loss in our lives, it never seems get easier. By going through the process though, I have to say I feel the tiniest bit better, to have tried to represent his beauty in a small way. Life can change SO quickly and we can lose those we love SO easily.. it's actually incredibly terrifying! In times likes these I'm reminded to love those close to you as deeply as possible for as long as possible and to be thankful for each day we have with those we love. REST IN PEACE  Mister, my sweet boy, the most perfect cat ever. Forever in our hearts...
My laser shack in Tucson took a beating this monso My laser shack in Tucson took a beating this monsoon season 🙃 I came back to spend a little time in AZ and take care of some things and found that at some point during this summer the winds peeled the roof back off the shack like a tin can 😮 I'm pretty sure the laser is ok, just digging through the rubble and fixing the "leak" before doing any laser work though 🤣 this week I'll be more of a shop-vac operator than artist 💨 #wetasslaser #lasercutting #laserengraving #diy #pleinairlasercutting #tucsonmonsoon #tucsonartist #artistsoninstagram #tucsonmaker #frick
I got a few new pens and some new paper today and I got a few new pens and some new paper today and my first tests are coming out pretty decent! 🖤🖤🖤 #plotterart #plotter #cnc #portlandartist #generativeart #artistsoninstagram #diy
Thank you to my friend Daniel for commissioning th Thank you to my friend Daniel for commissioning this tray and sending me such nice photos! I hope Natasha loved it 🙂 _________________________________ #lasercutting #laserengraving #lasercut #madebyyusuke #portlandmaker #portlandartist #diy #artistsoninstagram #woodworking #wagara #japanesepattern #seigaiha #sztos
Thank you @atopmtolympus for the pic of the Saguar Thank you @atopmtolympus for the pic of the Saguaro Earrings in action poolside in AZ! 🌵 🌵 🔥
Welp! I smashed the damn drawing machine! Thank go Welp! I smashed the damn drawing machine! Thank goodness for laser cutters though! While adjusting the surface of my drawing table, the whole platform shifted and my sweet tender machine went BAM on the floor.. and little bits of acrylic went everywhere! After a short cursing and mourning period, I breathed new life back into this little buddy by reverse engineering some panels and cutting them from good ole wood 🪵 now it's made from wood, plastic, and metal! #plotter #plotterart #lasercutting #cnc #portlandmaker #portlandartist #frankensteinsmonster #enchantedtech #generativeart
OK IG gang! I made a some cute little mini-prints OK IG gang! I made a some cute little mini-prints with the drawing plotter today! I'd love to hear which one is your favorite? _____________________________ #portlandmaker #portlandartist #plotter #plotterart #artofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #diy #generativeart #cnc #mini #miniart #madebyyusuke #yusukeart
I spent some time with the plotter today! Experime I spent some time with the plotter today! Experimented with a few designs and various pen types. These geometric and mathematically produced vector images are really fun to create! This super rapid production process of digital design into physical, touchable, feel-able art is really, really satisfying. 🙌🙌🙌 #maker #diy #portlandmaker #portlandartist #makersgonnamake #makersofinstagram #plotterart #plotter #generativeart #vector #vectorart
Ok..I'm having too much fun here 😝 #plotterart Ok..I'm having too much fun here 😝 #plotterart
I built a drawing machine today! 🔥 and it actua I built a drawing machine today! 🔥 and it actually works!! CNC technology is just too cool! 😎 I can't wait to see what cool stuff I can make with this! Any ideas? Counterfeit celebrity merch? #portlandartists #portlandartist #portlandmaker #portlandmakers #cnc #penplotter #generativeart #diy #imadeathing
The Creative and Emergent Technology Institute @ce The Creative and Emergent Technology Institute @ceti.institute at Portland State University's School of Art + Design is hosting the Enhanced Technology E-textiles Festival!! I stopped by today to check it out and to check out their space. I'm super excited to see what fun projects come out of this festival! It's so fun to meet hackers and makers! These drawing machines are soooooooo coool! I think I need one! #diy #makermovement #portlandartists #portlandmakers #enchantedtechnology
For the last few weeks, I've been helping out over For the last few weeks, I've been helping out over @milieupdx and @groundedpdx and it was such a pleasure to get to spend time with @chakralot @ratanybloom @replenishpdx It's both inspiring and intimidating being around such hardworking and dedicated artists and creators. I'm so excited and honored to have my work available in such a great space! While I'm definitely no @zalizalkind I hope I was helpful! I'm excited for all the fun projects we're working on, thank you all!
A few shots of some new work! Another busy week in A few shots of some new work! Another busy week in the laser lab! Lots of new peices made and now available @groundedpdx @milieupdx #laserengraving #lasercutting #laserart #portlandmaker #pdx #portlandartist #MadebyYusuke
There's just something about the traditional Japan There's just something about the traditional Japanese Wagara patterns that I've felt drawn toward. In Japan, these patterns are almost ubiquitous, and you even see them in America now and then. This one almost even looks like the WiFi symbol! This pattern called Seigaiha, is meant to inspire tranquility and peace, and has been used since the 6th Century to illustrate oceans and seas on ancient maps. Water and waves can also symbolize power and resistance! I'm definitely feeling water-inspired being in Oregon! #laserart #laserengraving #lasercutting #portlandmaker #portlandartist #asianamericanartist #japanart #japaneseart #pdx #MadebyYusuke
This little buddy was hanging out in the shop with This little buddy was hanging out in the shop with me today keeping me company 😊 I've made a few of these over the years but I'd really like to make a whole cute robot army! 🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖 What should I name it? Woody? Woodrow? Mr. Madera? Le Bois Boy? #lasercutting #toymaking #robotbuild #cuterobot #portlandmaker #portlandartist
It took about 9 tries to get it to this point but It took about 9 tries to get it to this point but I think the first of the Meow Mandalas is just about finished! 🐱 This is a 4-layer Kitty made with wood and various paints and stains. 2 of the layers are shiny gold! The lighting isn't great in the shop but I'll post more once it's hanging up! #lasercutting #laserart #laserengraving #portlandmaker #pdx #diy #portlandartist #catart #kittyart #meowmandala #MadebyYusuke
This beautiful beast is up and running and the new This beautiful beast is up and running and the new laser lab on N. Vancouver is open for business! If any of you Portlanders and Pacific Northwesters need any laser work done, you know who to contact! Time to get to work! #lasercutting #portlandartist #portlandmaker #pdxlasercutting #diy #makersgonnamake #lasercut #portland #pdx #pdx
The new laser came with these super stylin' safety The new laser came with these super stylin' safety glasses 😎 Now we match💥 Side note: Most of these lasercutters do not require these types of glasses, your laser will not pass through the metal body or through the view windows, the danger comes from running your machine with the door open.. DONT DO THAT! ___________________________ #lasersafety #lasercutting #portlandmaker #portlandartist #youonlyhave2eyes #pdxlasercutting#stumptoenlaser
🔥🔥🔥The new laser finally arrived today, f 🔥🔥🔥The new laser finally arrived today, for the new workshop in Portland, Oregon! 🌲🌲 ⚡⚡⚡The excitement level was fully cranked to 11 today! ⚡⚡⚡ 🙏So much thanks and gratitude to @willis.windfall and @zalizalkind @tove_tin for helping me so much already and saving my ass since I've arrived! I can't even imagine getting to this point without your help. Can't wait to start making things for @groundedpdx and @milieupdx 🙌🙌🙌🙌 #lasercutting #laserlab #portlandartist #portlandmaker
Pencils down! School is out! Time for a break! Whe Pencils down! School is out! Time for a break! Whew! Dang, does it feel nice! Lots of exciting stuff coming soon, stay tuned! 😝 BTW: the aquarium in Scottsdale is pretty neat! #vacationmode #chilloutbro
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